Home office bonus room in walk up attic. Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Design ideas for a large country craft room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Eclectic Transitional Home on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large eclectic study room in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Isle of Palms Whole House Reno

Alpha Home Design & Consulting LLC

Design ideas for a beach style home office in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood floors and planked wall panelling.

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Studio Design Elements

Inspiration for a large modern home office in Atlanta with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Craft Room - Hartwell Desert, Solid, Seringa, Random Width Hardwood

Impressions Flooring Collection

This is an example of a large country craft room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Keowee Lake House

C.E.I.

Photo of a small transitional study room in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, timber and planked wall panelling.

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國分大輔建築設計事務所

Mid-sized modern home office in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Custom Home Office Design and Build in Markham, Ontario

David Johnston Architect Ltd.

Photo of a large modern study room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

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ANALOG Inc.

Mid-sized modern study room in Yokohama with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

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多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所

This is an example of a contemporary study room in Nagoya with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

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Photo of an industrial study room in Tokyo with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, timber and planked wall panelling.

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Photo of a small country study room in Moscow with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Craft Room - Hartwell Desert, Solid, Seringa, Random Width Hardwood

Impressions Flooring Collection

Photo of a large country craft room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

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多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所

Design ideas for a modern home office in Nagoya with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

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Grace Becton Design

This is an example of a beach style home office in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

House in Tokorozawa

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Other with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

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市中山居

Inspiration for a small study room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

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國分大輔建築設計事務所

Photo of a mid-sized modern home office in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

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株式会社桐工房

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, wallpaper and planked wall panelling.

Classic Home Office with Rustic Accents

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

A bare walled extra room is transformed into a practical and beautiful home office. Simple white cabinetry is accented with gray whitewashed shiplap both behind the built ins and on the opposite wall, which is also graced with rustic floating shelves. Unique to this desk is that granite was selected for the desktop both for its beauty and durability.

Home Office Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Planked Wall Panelling

A home office has many uses and isn’t a mere luxury anymore. You might work from home, or bring work home, or you might just need a place to go through bills, mail or store important paperwork. Kids can use a home office to do their homework, or quietly play a game online. Browse the photos on Houzz for home office ideas and inspiration, and strike up a conversation with the architect or designer or your favourite picks. For more home office ideas, check out the Stories section.

How much office storage do I need?

To ensure your home office or study room isn’t buried under a deluge of paperwork, books and supplies, incorporate plenty of shelves, cabinets and drawers. Floating or built-in shelves with cubbies can stock books and magazine holders; or for a more traditional look, make room for a large bookcase that fits in with the decor of your home. Invest in a filing cabinet to store paperwork, and opt for a lockable filing cabinet if you have sensitive documents. A tray organiser can store incoming mail and will help prioritise bills. The type of desk you choose is also key to keeping things organised. Look for desks with deep drawers and plenty of surface space, and add tray organisers to the drawers to keep track of staples like pens, pencils, highlighters and sticky tape. If you want a streamlined look, find a way to conceal any computer cables or wires, too. One solution is to install a false back on your desk, if it doesn’t already have one.

How do I choose an office desk and chair?

If you spend long hours hunched over your work desk at home, invest in ergonomic office chairs with wheels for better back health and comfort. Consider optimal lumbar support with flexibility in adjusting handles and back angle. Most rolling office chairs come upholstered, typically in leather, but that’s no reason why you can’t have one custom-made to suit your home decor. When picking out your work desk, be sure to consider its overall function. If you work from home and hold meetings, pick an oversized, sturdy desk that is double-sided (can be accessed from both sides). You’ll want it to look professional, so opt for dark timbers over high-shine finishes. It’s also a good idea to create a separate study desk for the kids, so homework doesn’t go missing among your files. If your home office is for the whole family a two-person desk or built-in long work bench are more suitable. Where space is tight, look for a retractable computer desk, or utilise an awkward corner with a corner desk.

What home office decor will encourage productivity?

Use your walls for to-do lists: hang a pegboard and paint it in your favourite colour or be adventurous with chalkboard paint and whiteboard panels. Bulletin boards that keep the whole family in order are an extra feature that always come in handy. Use your stationery and office accessories – think pencil cups, paper trays and magazine holders – to add colour and pattern, and desk lamps, clocks, maps and calendars to personalise the space. Above all else, aim for ease of use.